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Fairview Crime Statistics

Jeppe Precinct |Johannesburg
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Fairview falls within the Jeppe police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Doornfontein, Jeppestown, New Doornfontein, Troyeville.
Fairview is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Jeppe precinct area (covering Fairview) increased 4.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 4,029 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 5.2% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (702 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+116). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

Crime volume

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

4,029

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 4.9%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 5.2%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Jeppe precinct area (covering Fairview) rose 4.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 105% above provincial median
Contact crime: 188% above provincial median
Property crime: 46% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

134

→ 0% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

2,296

↑ 8.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

451

↓ 16.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,282

↑ 8.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Jeppe precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery
702
Common assault
678
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
373
Serious assault
335
Common robbery
214
Malicious damage
202
Vehicle theft
152
Carjacking
150
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Other suburbs served by Jeppe police station

5 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Fairview.

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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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